Deutzia - The Perfect Shrub For Any Landscape
From their fragrant profusion of delicate blooms to their vibrant fall foliage and dense form, there is just so much to love about the Deutzia shrub. These shrubs are readily underrated and underused in the landscape.
Surprisingly, these medium-sized shrubs are a member of the hydrangea family! With over 60 species of Deutzia, coming in a range of sizes and colors, there is a Deutzia variety for any and every landscape project you could imagine!
Benefits of Deutzia Shrubs
Plentiful Blooms
The claim to fame of these hardy landscape plants is the plentiful white blooms that explode in early to mid-spring. The sweet little flowers cover the shrub to the point where the foliage just barely penetrates the surface.
The star-shaped flowers are small but showy and offer up a sweet honey-like scent. The clouds of blossoms last for several weeks and persist into the early weeks of summer! After the flowers fade, you can look forward to small little berries that accent the bright green foliage beautifully.
Attracts Pollinators
The next benefit to planting Deutzia shrubs in the garden is the host of pollinators it brings to the yard! The sweet-scented blooms are pollinator magnets and pull in everything from butterflies and bumblebees to hummingbirds!
If you are planning a pollinator’s oasis for your backyard, Deutzia is a must-have shrub to include!
Hardy To The Elements
A final reason you will want to add Deutzia to your landscape plan is for their ease of care and impeccable hardiness to the elements! While these ornamental shrubs are deciduous and go dormant in the winter months, they have been proven to show great resistance to the cold and can survive in conditions below freezing!
The flowering shrubs are additionally fairly disease and deer-resistant!
Using Deutzia In The Landscape
Deutzia’s dense, medium-sized form and ease of adaptability make it the ideal option for a wide range of landscape projects! Specifically, different types of Deutzia can be used for different projects in the yard.
Deutzia Nikko, for example, is a smaller dwarf deutzia that works great in small-space landscaping! Reaching a mature height of only 2 feet at maturity, the dwarf shrubs are perfect for use along the front of flowerbeds, potted in containers, and for use as a groundcover! As an added bonus, the leaves on this small shrub turn a stunning deep burgundy color in the fall!
Chardonnay Pearls Deutzia is another compact option that makes a grand statement wherever it’s planted! Neon green leaves pair with snow-white flowers for a standout show of beauty. These shrubs reach a mature height of around 3 feet and make the perfect low hedge! These Proven Winners shrubs also make a magnificent statement piece when used as a stand-alone shrub.
The Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia is a newer hybrid of Deutzia that produces the sweetest profusion of bubblegum pink blooms reminiscent of the infamous blooms on Cherry Blossom trees! If you want a nice pop of color in the spring landscape that does not overwhelm a space, the Yuki Cherry Blossom is the Deutzia shrub for you! Crowned Landscape Plant of the year in 2017, these splendid spring bloomers will easily take your breath away and look beautiful when planted in mass.
Caring For Your Deutzia Shrub
When it comes to caring for your Deutzia shrub, the steps are quite simple. These shrubs are incredibly low-maintenance, and other than infrequent watering, Deutzia only needs pruning from time to time. Other than that, you will want to fertilize your shrub in the growing seasons of spring and summer.
For more in-depth instructions on how to plant and care for your Deutzia shrubs, be sure to check out our Deutzia Planting Guide!
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